Oman
Records Growth in Agriculture, Fisheries Sector During First Quarter of 2026

Muscat,
3 Aug 2026 (ONA) — The agriculture, forestry, and fishing activity in the
Sultanate of Oman recorded a positive performance during the first quarter of
2026, according to the quarterly bulletin issued by the Ministry of Economy.

The
ministry stated that the sector witnessed notable growth in Gross Domestic
Product (GDP) at constant prices by 6.1 percent, reaching approximately RO 337.8
million, compared to RO 318.3 million during the same period in 2025. It
indicated that this growth reflects an improvement in the performance of
activities related to agricultural and fisheries production, driven by the
expansion of investments and the enhancement of production and supply chain
efficiency.

At
the sub-activity level, agricultural activity achieved strong growth of 12.0
percent, while fishing activity recorded a growth of 0.9 percent. This
indicates a stable performance in the marine sector alongside a continued pace
of development in the agricultural sector.

The
ministry pointed out the increasing relative importance of the agriculture and
fishing sector within the national economy, as its contribution reached 3.4
percent of the total GDP during the first quarter of 2026, compared to 2.9
percent during the same period of the previous year.

Furthermore,
the ministry reported that this performance comes in light of continuous
efforts to develop productive sectors. This contributes to achieving the
objectives of Oman Vision 2040 by boosting investments, raising production
efficiency, and expanding the economic base reliant on local resources.

—Ends/AG